Do you share your business cards as often as possible?
What do you think are some of the differences between online and face-to-face networking?
Where and how do you network? Why do you network that way, and how could your existing networking be improved? What changes might you make to your networking activities, if you were able to?
I just finished reading Trust Agents by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith. If you’re reading this blog, you probably already know the authors from their wide-spread online presence. If not, check out their blogs, from where you can find more information about them (for Chris’ blog, click here; for Julien’s blog, click here). I would [...]
I’m currently looking for some topics to write about that would be of interest to people seeking career advice, small business owners, and general advice relating to business. What would you like to see written about?
Last night was the second round of Parnasa Fest in Toronto. While the turnout at the event could have been better (about 30 – 40 people came), it did teach me something new about small networking events. At a small networking event, you will have the opportunity to speak to every person in the room. [...]
LinkedIn is a way for you to publicly establish your credibility using your existing network. The more active you are on the site, the more other people outside your network will see you. That, in turn, will make them pay attention to you, by visiting your profile, visiting your personal site if you have linked to it, and getting in touch with you when they think they have an opportunity that you may be interested in.
Are you running a small business? If you don’t already have a mentor, here’s why you should start looking for one.
There are a few reasons to host a part 2 to Parnasa Fest, or, in fact, any networking event: Networking takes times. The first time you meet someone, they don’t know you, and therefore, may be reluctant to refer you to another associate. Only time can build your credibility, so seeing them at multiple networking [...]
As per a comment on an ealier post, I missed one section of the application process – your cover letter. This is perhaps the most significant part of your application, and yet, it often recieves the least attention. A well-written cover letter can make the difference between getting a job and not even reaching the [...]
